The Financial Aid Office administers funds to assist students in meeting college costs. CCA participates in grant, scholarship, employment and loan programs funded by federal and state governments, the college, and private sources. Students meeting the basic eligibility criteria listed below may be eligible for financial aid regardless of financial circumstances.

The two basic types of financial aid are scholarships and need-determined assistance. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of individual merit, achievement and/or potential. To qualify for need-determined assistance financial need must be proven using a national formula called the Federal Needs Analysis Methodology. Aid eligibility is derived by subtracting family contribution (calculated by using the Federal Needs Analysis) from the cost of attending the college. Students should apply for financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form for the current year. FAFSA forms are available at the CCA Financial Aid Office or online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. All financial aid awards are contingent upon CCA’s receiving adequate funding for the specific programs. Policies and procedures may change during the course of an award year as a result of regulatory changes.

Additional information on Financial Aid can be obtained from the Financial Aid Office, in the College Catalog, or the online catalog at  http://www.ccaurora.edu/students/catalog/